Apply for a hearing dog

Applying for a hearing dog is easy and we provide each and every hearing dog applicant with one-to-one support through every step of the process.

Have you ever thought your life could be dramatically improved by the presence of a hearing dog who can alert you to sounds, accompany you to public places and become a constant companion?

Regardless of your degree of hearing loss, personal requirements or circumstances, you can get in touch with our application team to talk through your options.

Applying for a hearing dog is easy and we provide each and every hearing dog applicant with one-to-one support through every step of the process. You can also get in touch with our team if you’re thinking of applying for a hearing dog for a deaf friend or loved one.

Step 1 is to request an information pack

You can request an information pack for yourself, a friend or a loved one.

How do I know a hearing dog is right for me?

We understand that every degree of hearing loss can be challenging, and our one-to-one advisors will do their best to discover if your needs can be met through one of our fantastic dogs.

Hearing Dogs do not just provide deaf people with registered assistance dogs – we can also match you with a sound support dog or a companion and confidence dog, depending on your circumstances. Does this sound like something that you could benefit from?

Find out more about your options

We train dogs to help deaf adults, deaf children and deaf people with other sensory and mobility disabilities. Learn about them below.

How long will I have to wait?

Everyone’s waiting time will vary as it’s based around an individual’s circumstance. So it could be as quick as a year or it could be longer, depending on your requirements. We are fully committed to making sure your dog is absolutely perfect for you – and we really appreciate your patience. Once you’ve spoken to your one-to-one advisor, we can determine how long you may have to wait for your hearing dog.

If you have any questions, please get in touch

There are many easy ways for you to get in touch with our applications team:

Email us

The team will be happy to answer any queries you may have about applying for a hearing dog. We provide support for anybody who gets in touch regardless of circumstances. You can email us on applications@hearingdogs.org.uk and we’ll reply as soon as we can.

Call us

We use minicom and text supported phones if you feel comfortable using them. Please call us today on 01844 348111 during our opening hours of 9am-5pm and we can have a chat about your query and needs.